Should I draft Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl?

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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2023-2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Oct 4, 2023

Strong Recommendation

Connor McDavid

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Leon Draisaitl

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EDM · C

EDM · C,LW

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	53.48	20.56
ADP	1.13	2.40
OFF	25	25
B2B	10	10
PROJ	1,174.00	985.00
G	56	50
AST	82	70
PTS	138	120
PIM	37	29
SOG	344	265
HIT	85	64
BLK	36	36

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Season Statistics
PROJ	1,026.6	856.4
G	32	41
AST	100	65
PTS	132	106
PIM	30	76
SOG	264	216
HIT	106	52
BLK	39	26

Recent News
	Oilers' Connor McDavid: Expected to be ready for 2024-25 Published June 27th, 2024 via CBS Sports OPINION: Connor McDavid was Right to Not Accept the Conn Smythe Trophy, Here's Why Published June 27th, 2024 via Inside The Rink Connor McDavid's Fiancée Shares Heartbreak After Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Finals Published June 27th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Kris Knoblauch Reveals Evander Kane, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Injuries Published June 27th, 2024 via The Hockey News McDavid, Matthews among number of finalists up for top prizes at NHL Awards Published June 27th, 2024 via TSN Connor McDavid's Fiancee Reacts To Heartbreaking Stanley Cup Loss Published June 26th, 2024 via The Spun Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid joins list of Stanley Cup playoff MVPs on losing team Published June 26th, 2024 via AOL Conn Smythe Trophy winner Connor McDavid's fiancée reflects on Stanley Cup loss: 'Heartbroken' Published June 26th, 2024 via Fox News	Oilers confirm Leon Draisaitl played with rib, hand injuries in playoffs Published June 27th, 2024 via Oilers Nation Oilers' Jeff Jackson talks Leon Draisaitl extension timeline Published June 27th, 2024 via Oilers Nation Oilers CEO addresses Leon Draisaitl trade speculation Published June 27th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Leon Draisaitl breaks silence on looming Edmonton Oilers extension as $68,000,000 contract nears end Published June 27th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Kris Knoblauch Reveals Evander Kane, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Injuries Published June 27th, 2024 via The Hockey News Oilers Rumors: Latest on Leon Draisaitl's Future in Edmonton Published June 27th, 2024 via NHL Trade Rumors NHL Rumors: Top Insider reports Edmonton Oilers' stance on Leon Draisaitl's expiring $68000000 contract Published June 27th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Who stays? Who goes? Starting with Draisaitl, the Oilers have plenty to address Published June 27th, 2024 via The New York Times

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